Simple Machines Mechanical Engineering
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Learn the fun foundational physics of simple machines!
Jumpstart your study of mechanical physics by learning all about simple machines and how they’re used to make complex tasks easier to do. Through 26 model-building exercises, you’ll investigate all 6 classic simple machines — wheels and axles, levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, and wedges — as well as gears.
Start off with simple models to guarantee a firm understanding of the basic principles at play, and then move onto larger, more complex models to push the machines harder and see how they can work together.
Also included is a specially designed spring scale so that you can measure how the machines change the direction and magnitude of forces, making work easier to do. With this durable, modular construction system, you can see how the same basic elements combine in different ways to form each machine. The models can be assembled and disassembled again and again; combine the pieces to create your own configurations, limited only by your imagination!
In addition to the invaluable hands-on experience you’ll get from model building, the 32-page, full-colour manual also dives into examples of simple machines in action in everyday life. The seesaw at the playground, the wheelbarrow in your backyard, the flagpole in front of your school — all of these are examples of simple machines in the real world! So start building, investigating, and experimenting to discover how physics is all around us!
Age 8+
Please allow 2 to 3 days for STANDARD delivery.
UK Standard Delivery is £4.95, UK FREE when you spend over £75 Next Day Delivery is £7.95, Please order before 12 noon. Deliveries for In-Stock items are currently taking 2 to 3 working days, please wait until after this time to contact us. We send emails out at all stages, so once your order has been despatched we will send another email with tracking information where appropriate. Our carriers are operating a 'contactless delivery', with GPS tracking to ensure your house has been visited. If an item is 'Out of Stock' we will part ship so you receive what we have within 2-3 days (subject to local carriers), the rest will follow at our expense.
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20 Years of tried and trusted trading. We have won over 5 national mail order awards including Best Internet Business, and are one of the UK’s Top 10 UK mail order companies as named by The Daily Telegraph. Science, Tech, Engineering, Art & Maths (STEAM) are our speciality being the passion of our founder and former teacher, Alison Quill. |
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FREE UK delivery on orders over £75 Our standard delivery charge is £4.95 for UK destinations. Next day delivery is available for £7.95. Please order before 12 noon. |
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You get a full 90 days to return your item to us. So for whatever reason (so long as it in original packaging and perfect condition) simply send it back to us and we'll cheerfully refund you every penny. |
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Returns are Easy Simply send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. Please complete the returns note on the reverse of your delivery note telling us if you wish to have an exchange or refund. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap! We refund postage for faulty items. |
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We insist that you love everything you buy from us. If you're unhappy for any reason whatsoever, just let us know and we'll bend over backwards to make things right again. |
| Ordering from BrightMinds is 100% safe and secure we go that extra mile and have EV extra secure SSL certificate so you can rest easy. We also subscribe to the Norton Shopping Guarantee Scheme for your extra protection; a 30 day guarantee of up to a £1,000 of the purchase price, that you will receive the products/services you ordered, in accordance with the terms of sale and if our published price drops within 30 days of the purchase, you can make a claim for up to £100 of the difference. |
Learn the fun foundational physics of simple machines!
Jumpstart your study of mechanical physics by learning all about simple machines and how they’re used to make complex tasks easier to do. Through 26 model-building exercises, you’ll investigate all 6 classic simple machines — wheels and axles, levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, and wedges — as well as gears.
Start off with simple models to guarantee a firm understanding of the basic principles at play, and then move onto larger, more complex models to push the machines harder and see how they can work together.
Also included is a specially designed spring scale so that you can measure how the machines change the direction and magnitude of forces, making work easier to do. With this durable, modular construction system, you can see how the same basic elements combine in different ways to form each machine. The models can be assembled and disassembled again and again; combine the pieces to create your own configurations, limited only by your imagination!
In addition to the invaluable hands-on experience you’ll get from model building, the 32-page, full-colour manual also dives into examples of simple machines in action in everyday life. The seesaw at the playground, the wheelbarrow in your backyard, the flagpole in front of your school — all of these are examples of simple machines in the real world! So start building, investigating, and experimenting to discover how physics is all around us!
Age 8+
Please allow 2 to 3 days for STANDARD delivery.
UK Standard Delivery is £4.95, UK FREE when you spend over £75 Next Day Delivery is £7.95, Please order before 12 noon. Deliveries for In-Stock items are currently taking 2 to 3 working days, please wait until after this time to contact us. We send emails out at all stages, so once your order has been despatched we will send another email with tracking information where appropriate. Our carriers are operating a 'contactless delivery', with GPS tracking to ensure your house has been visited. If an item is 'Out of Stock' we will part ship so you receive what we have within 2-3 days (subject to local carriers), the rest will follow at our expense.
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20 Years of tried and trusted trading. We have won over 5 national mail order awards including Best Internet Business, and are one of the UK’s Top 10 UK mail order companies as named by The Daily Telegraph. Science, Tech, Engineering, Art & Maths (STEAM) are our speciality being the passion of our founder and former teacher, Alison Quill. |
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FREE UK delivery on orders over £75 Our standard delivery charge is £4.95 for UK destinations. Next day delivery is available for £7.95. Please order before 12 noon. |
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You get a full 90 days to return your item to us. So for whatever reason (so long as it in original packaging and perfect condition) simply send it back to us and we'll cheerfully refund you every penny. |
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Returns are Easy Simply send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. Please complete the returns note on the reverse of your delivery note telling us if you wish to have an exchange or refund. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap! We refund postage for faulty items. |
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We insist that you love everything you buy from us. If you're unhappy for any reason whatsoever, just let us know and we'll bend over backwards to make things right again. |
| Ordering from BrightMinds is 100% safe and secure we go that extra mile and have EV extra secure SSL certificate so you can rest easy. We also subscribe to the Norton Shopping Guarantee Scheme for your extra protection; a 30 day guarantee of up to a £1,000 of the purchase price, that you will receive the products/services you ordered, in accordance with the terms of sale and if our published price drops within 30 days of the purchase, you can make a claim for up to £100 of the difference. |
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United KingdomGood gift for children and their Dads
Item arrived quickly, looks good. Plenty of ideas on the outside of the box to copy. Our 8 year old and 12 year old grandchildren love making machines. Reasonably priced item purchased from a good selection.
United KingdomA Christmas present
Bought this for my nephew who wanted 'something to make' . He loves physics and is interested in engineering so this, as it's turned out, is a great present and learning tool. And me? I'm just the best Auntie :)
